Let A CR be a non – empty set. Refer to Example 2.5.13 for the definition of a greatest element of a set; the definition and properties of a least element of a set are completely analogous. (1)Prove that if a € A is a greatest element of A, then A has a least upper bound and lubA = a.

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2.6.2 (1)

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### 2.6.2(1)

Let \( A \subseteq \mathbb{R} \) be a non-empty set.  
Refer to Example 2.5.13 for the definition of a greatest element of a set;  
the definition and properties of a least element of a set are completely analogous.

(1) Prove that if \( a \in A \) is a greatest element of \( A \),  
then \( A \) has a least upper bound and \(\text{lub}A = a\).
Transcribed Image Text:### 2.6.2(1) Let \( A \subseteq \mathbb{R} \) be a non-empty set. Refer to Example 2.5.13 for the definition of a greatest element of a set; the definition and properties of a least element of a set are completely analogous. (1) Prove that if \( a \in A \) is a greatest element of \( A \), then \( A \) has a least upper bound and \(\text{lub}A = a\).
**Definition: Greatest Element**

Let \( A \subseteq \mathbb{R} \) be a set, and let \( c \in A \).

The number \( c \) is a greatest element of \( A \) if \( x \leq c \) for all \( x \in A \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Definition: Greatest Element** Let \( A \subseteq \mathbb{R} \) be a set, and let \( c \in A \). The number \( c \) is a greatest element of \( A \) if \( x \leq c \) for all \( x \in A \).
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